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U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon

The Solar Decathlon joins 20 college and university teams in a competition to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house.


The U.S Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is the primary sponsor of the Solar Decathlon.
2009 Solar Decathlon Teams Announced
Photo showing a female student smiling at the camera while leaning on the kitchen counter of a Solar Decathlon house. In the background, visitors examine the features of the house.

The teams for the next Solar Decathlon have been selected and are already hard at work. The next Solar Decathlon will take place in the fall of 2009 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. See the full list of teams and watch this site for more details in the coming months.
2007 Results and Photos
First Place and Overall Winner - Technische Universitat Darmstadt Second Place - University of Maryland Third Place - Santa Clara University
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Content Last Updated: 05/20/2008